Course Overview This year you will learn new French vocabulary and grammar concepts, as well as discover different Francophone countries and cultures. While studying French, you will develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through weekly exercises. My goal is not only to help you gain mastery of the language, but also to increase your appreciation of different languages and cultures.
Required texts Texts should have been purchased online.
Discovering French Nouveau! (Blanc) Textbook Discovering French Nouveau! (Blanc) Workbook
Grading Grades are determined by a point-based system. Homework will typically range from 1-5 points; quizzes, between 15-35; and tests, upward of 50 points. The occasional project is worth a test grade.
Rules and Expectations Sticking to these rules will earn you an excellent participation grade — they’re also designed to give you the tools, structure, and organization you need to do well in this class. Conversely, failure to adhere to the following will result in a lowering of your participation grade.
-Speak in French, unless otherwise directed.
-Please spit out your chewing gum and/or candy when you walk in. Speaking French can already be a mouthful!
-Arrive to class on time, prepared with all due homework/assignments and required materials/texts. You will need your iPad (charged and ready to go), textbook, binder, notebook, pencils, and pens on a daily basis. I will notify you when you will need to bring your workbook.
-Please bring only the materials you need for class (listed above) to your desk. Leave backpacks and cellphones in the designated corner of the room. I want your full attention in class!
-Remain organized throughout the duration of the course. Use either a notebook (for French only) or your iPad (if you prefer) to take notes. Loose-leaf paper tends to get lost and out of order. If you take notes with your iPad, I expect that you add all accents (eg. é, â, ö...) used — no exceptions.
-Use a small binder (not a folder — they get messy) to securely store all assignments. You don’t need dividers — just keep your documents in chronological order.
-Use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, iChat etc...), emailing, and texting in class is strictly forbidden. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of your device and a zero for the day.
-Strive to be a good peer; show compassion, patience, courtesy, and respect at all times.
Apps Please create a “French” folder on your iPad and drag the following apps into it:
Required:
Quizlet(free) Free; see above.
iTalk (free; iPhone App — works just as well with iPad) Free; we will use iTalk to record (and listen to) ourselves speaking French.
LaRousse English/French Dictionary($5.99) The LaRousse dictionary will be the official and ONLY online dictionary you will be permitted to use. Please familiarize yourself with its functions and don’t hesitate to ask if you need help using it.
Just for fun:
French Gender (free) Practice those tricky gender rules on this app.
Fotopedia Paris (free) Explore Paris on iPad. Discover art, street life, architecture, and even the Louvre (art museum).
French Word of the Day (free) Pourquoi pas?
Missed Classes and Late Work Policy If you miss a class due to illness or a sports game, you are still responsible for all work you missed, both in and out of class. This is a school-wide policy.
Generally, my late policy is as follows: 1 day late: -50% 2 days late: zero
If you need special accommodations or an extension on an assignment, please talk to me at least 24 hours before the assignment is due.
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Let's work hard and have fun this semester!
Madame O.
Français 2
Mme Onsdorff/ aonsdorff@mbs.net
Course Overview
This year you will learn new French vocabulary and grammar concepts, as well as discover different Francophone countries and cultures. While studying French, you will develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through weekly exercises. My goal is not only to help you gain mastery of the language, but also to increase your appreciation of different languages and cultures.
Required texts
Texts should have been purchased online.
Discovering French Nouveau! (Blanc) Textbook
Discovering French Nouveau! (Blanc) Workbook
Required Materials
iPad (stylus optional)/ One-subject binder / One-subject notebook / Pencils (for notes)/ Pens (for corrections only) / Highlighter
Grading
Grades are determined by a point-based system. Homework will typically range from 1-5 points; quizzes, between 15-35; and tests, upward of 50 points. The occasional project is worth a test grade.
Rules and Expectations
Sticking to these rules will earn you an excellent participation grade — they’re also designed to give you the tools, structure, and organization you need to do well in this class. Conversely, failure to adhere to the following will result in a lowering of your participation grade.
-Speak in French, unless otherwise directed.
-Please spit out your chewing gum and/or candy when you walk in. Speaking French can already be a mouthful!
-Arrive to class on time, prepared with all due homework/assignments and required materials/texts. You will need your iPad (charged and ready to go), textbook, binder, notebook, pencils, and pens on a daily basis. I will notify you when you will need to bring your workbook.
-Please bring only the materials you need for class (listed above) to your desk. Leave backpacks and cellphones in the designated corner of the room. I want your full attention in class!
-Remain organized throughout the duration of the course. Use either a notebook (for French only) or your iPad (if you prefer) to take notes. Loose-leaf paper tends to get lost and out of order. If you take notes with your iPad, I expect that you add all accents (eg. é, â, ö...) used — no exceptions.
-Use a small binder (not a folder — they get messy) to securely store all assignments. You don’t need dividers — just keep your documents in chronological order.
-Use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, iChat etc...), emailing, and texting in class is strictly forbidden. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of your device and a zero for the day.
-Strive to be a good peer; show compassion, patience, courtesy, and respect at all times.
Apps
Please create a “French” folder on your iPad and drag the following apps into it:
Required:
Quizlet (free)
Free; see above.
iTalk (free; iPhone App — works just as well with iPad)
Free; we will use iTalk to record (and listen to) ourselves speaking French.
LaRousse English/French Dictionary ($5.99)
The LaRousse dictionary will be the official and ONLY online dictionary you will be permitted to use. Please familiarize yourself with its functions and don’t hesitate to ask if you need help using it.
Just for fun:
French Gender (free)
Practice those tricky gender rules on this app.
Fotopedia Paris (free)
Explore Paris on iPad. Discover art, street life, architecture, and even the Louvre (art museum).
French Word of the Day (free)
Pourquoi pas?
Missed Classes and Late Work Policy
If you miss a class due to illness or a sports game, you are still responsible for all work you missed, both in and out of class. This is a school-wide policy.
Generally, my late policy is as follows:
1 day late: -50%
2 days late: zero
If you need special accommodations or an extension on an assignment, please talk to me at least 24 hours before the assignment is due.
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Let's work hard and have fun this semester!
Madame O.